Community news and events for Nov. 25 and beyond

Saturday

Nov 25, 2017 at 2:01 AM

Friends fundraiser

The Friends of the Forest Public Library are conducting their annual Christmas gift basket raffle. One "basket" is a handmade cradle filled goods including toys and blankets; the other is a vehicle "trunk" container filled with items from Harbor Freight. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The library is located at 905 S. County Road 314 A, Ocklawaha. Call 438-2540 or 989-820-4653.

Holiday Helpers

Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters are holding their Holiday Helpers Toy Drive through Dec. 4 at each career fire station in the county. Donors can bring new unwrapped toys and warm clothing for children of all ages. The items will be given to families that local schools have identified as being in need. Also needed are nonperishable foods, baby items and toiletries for local charities such as Interfaith Emergency Services, Salvation Army and Brother's Keeper. Monetary donations can be made at mcfbf.org. Call 291-8046.

Small Business Saturday

Ocala Main Street is hosting Small Business Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in downtown Ocala and at the Ocala Downtown Market. Shoppers are encouraged to register in advance so they are eligible for giveaways. Prizes include Downtown dollars that can be used the day of the event. Buyers will receive a tote bag and a “Downtown Passport” to have stamped for a chance to win additional prizes. Visit www.OcalaMainStreet

The Marion Cultural Alliance's December Exhibit, “Fabrications,” will be available for viewing 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 1-31, at the Brick City Center for the Arts’ Gallery, 23 S. Broadway St., Ocala. The exhibit features the work David D’Alessandris in various mediums. An opening artist reception will be held 5-6 p.m. Dec. 1. Call 369-1500.

For tickets to Dance Alive's "The Nutcracker" on Tuesday at the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala, call 351-1606 or go to www.reillyartscenter.com. A brief in Thursday's Go magazine listed the wrong contact information.

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